REDWOODS Autumn/Winter 2022

Magazine published twice a year by Save the Redwoods League

Redwoods Magazine Autumn/Winter 2022

Welcome to the Resilient Future Edition of Redwoods — Winter 2022

In this Resilient Future Edition, we spotlight how we are advancing toward a more resilient future. We present the opportunity to protect Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, help it heal and grow, and create welcoming and memorable shared experiences for our communities. We continue to sound the alarm for the urgent threats of climate change and severe wildfires to the remaining giant sequoia groves, and we support the Save Our Sequoias Act as a proactive and necessary answer to the emergency. Learn how, together, we are protecting and restoring the forests at scale and connecting all of us with their peace and beauty.

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CONTENTS

Montgomery WoodsLETTERFrom the PresidentWe spotlight how we are advancing toward a more resilient future through work on the Montgomery
Woods Initiative and the Save Our Sequoias Act.
Montgomery Woods forested mountain vistaFEATUREMontgomery Woods Initiative
 A comprehensive conservation project will protect, restore, and connect people with a beloved reserve.
giant sequoias at riskFEATURESave the Giant Sequoias Policymakers can ensure a future for giant sequoias right now.
Four California condors roosting on a branch in an enclosure.FEATURE Rare bird in the skyCondors return to Redwood National and State Parks after 100 years.
ADA-compliant Park walkwayTRAVEL15 redwood parks for people with disabilities
New, free e-guide highlights accessible experiences.
Stellar's JayRESEARCHLowering risks to threatened birdsPrograms reduce densities of Steller’s jays preying on threatened marbled murrelets.
big basin headquarters stepsFEATUREDay one of Big Basin’s new era
Strolling through the newly reopened Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
two women outdoors in athletic clothesCOMMUNITY VOICESLeave it on the trailPandemic hikes in the redwoods enable friends to inspire others.
tree cookie interpretive exhibitFEATURENew fallen ‘Tunnel Tree’ exhibit In Calaveras Big Trees State Park, an enormous cross section from a 1,223-year-old fallen giant sequoia now reveals a fascinating history of fires, drought, and injuries.
Dr. Reid James at homeFEATUREMeeting the momentRather than leave a gift for the League in his estate, Dr. Reid S. James decided to pay it forward now.
Grove of Titans 3D map interpretive exhibitFEATUREFeeling your way through the forestGrove of Titans signs and sculptures showcase Tolowa traditions and accommodate tactile learners.

 

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CONTRIBUTORS

Jennifer Benito-KowalskiJennifer Benito-Kowalski joined Save the Redwoods League in 2007 as the director of outreach and is now the League’s chief marketing and communications officer.
Monica Binetti and Erin ClosmoreMonica Binetti and Erin Closmore are the co-creators of @bayarea.galventures, an Instagram page dedicated to inspiring others to explore the natural beauty of California and beyond.
Jen CharneyJennifer Charney, senior manager of marketing communications, leads the production of many Save the Redwoods League publications. She brings a lifelong love of nature to her role.
Max ForsterMax Forster is a coast redwood enthusiast and photographer based in Humboldt County, California. His work has been published by American Forests and various online outlets.
Garrison FrostGarrison Frost joined Save the Redwoods League in 2019 as its director of communications.
Juliet GrableJuliet Grable is a writer based in Southern Oregon. Her work has been published in Sierra, Audubon, Earth Island Journal, and other national and regional publications. Photo by Brint Borgilt.
Sam HodderSam Hodder joined Save the Redwoods League as its president and CEO in 2013. He brings more than 25 years of conservation experience in California, Oregon, Washington, New Hampshire, and Maine to guide the League into its second century of protecting redwood forestland.
Stanley ShawStanley Shaw joined the League as Conservation Programs Assistant in 2020. He enjoys combining his passion for the redwoods with his longtime hobby of photography.
Dana ViloriaDana Viloria joined Save the Redwoods League in 2019 as writer/storyteller and editor. In addition to amplifying people’s stories in nature, she loves building community in the outdoors.